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Care Robots as Emerging Health Technologies: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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  • Gaeun Kim

  • Jinmi Jeon

  • June 30, 2026

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    The global population aged 60 and older is projected to reach 2.1 billion by 2050, increasing the prevalence of chronic diseases and cognitive impairments.

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    A projected deficit of 12.9 million healthcare professionals by 2035 is constraining relational care, particularly in long-term and pediatric therapy.

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    Care robots, including socially assistive and companion robots, are designed for direct patient interaction and may elicit emotional responses.

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    Prior systematic reviews on care robots have focused on single populations or platforms, limiting the understanding of their comparative effectiveness.

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    The growth of randomized controlled trials on care robots from 2015 to 2024 allows for meaningful moderation analyses of robot platforms and target populations.

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Care Robots as Emerging Health Technologies: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

  • by Gaeun Kim, Jinmi Jeon

  • June 30, 2026

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